Strategy, culture and values
How can HR support working parents during lockdown?
As England and Scotland are placed under tighter restrictions, People Management explores what employers can do to help those juggling their jobs and home schooling
Diversity and inclusion
Father turned down for job for not being ‘best fit’ with female colleagues was discriminated against, tribunal finds
Judge rules NHS trust had not appreciated the dangers of prioritising fit, as experts warn choosing recruits on this basis can lead to unconscious bias
Pay, benefits and reward
Workers asked to self-isolate face compensation ‘postcode lottery’, CIPD says
Experts call for review of support scheme as just a third of claims for financial help are paid out
Health and wellbeing
Too few companies aware of the signs of domestic abuse, says government
Business minister highlights employers’ role as a bridge between victims and support, and calls on firms to ‘burst the stigma’ around the issue
Spotlight
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How has Covid impacted women in the workplace?
18 Jan 2021With female workers likely to be hit harder than in previous downturns, more needs to be done to ensure their rights and opportunities are protected, say Seema Farazi, Sally Jones and Katherine Savage
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What would restrictive covenant reform mean for businesses?
18 Jan 2021Stefan Martin explores the government's proposals on amending the non-compete and exclusivity clauses in employee contracts
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How important are health and safety representatives during Covid?
15 Jan 2021Chris Ball outlines recent research into the importance of having dedicated safety advocates in the workforce amid a global pandemic
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Tackling bullying and harassment in a remote working environment
15 Jan 2021Inappropriate behaviour that may be obvious in the office may not be as visible when staff are at home, which can make victims feel nervous about speaking out, says Carolyn Soakell
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Sevenoaks, Kent
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